Sunday, October 11, 2015

Maple Cheese Cake~

Oli's mommy took the above photo w/ Retrica on her phone.I love the apps for phones and Ipads and Androids etc..
My phone..is not a smart phone..so it can't do this..in fact my phone does nothing..it's so old;)
but in an emergency..it does connect.

This is the first dessert I made for our Thanksgiving..celebrated yesterday ,Saturday ,at our daughter Mylène's home..I found the original recipe here.. at Lexibule's~

when I spotted it this summer..I thought it would be a fun addition to TG..those Feuilles d'Erable cookies are very popular here,even in my youth..they were popular..so many brands now..well..certainly more than one..

there's a nicely rich maple syrup sauce she added..from Ricardo..so I did too;)

Add to cooled crust and bake at 350F mid shelf for ap 45 mins..turn off oven..
Crack open the oven and let cake cool in there 3-4 hrs to prevent cracking..

mine cracked after 1/2 an hour..but I just added some crushed crumbs on top..you could not tell..

I made mine the day before and refrigereated..until we went to see them..
Wait till a bit before serving..and while the cake is at room temp..add cookies on top to decorate..
I had spun some sugar the day before..badly..but still I had it all made..the next morning it had melted away to nothing..a spun sugar expert I am not.

For the sauce bring the ings to a boil and simmer 30 secs..

Let cool..

I added the sauce upon serving at the table..
Thumbs up from everyone this cake.
Delish..

It is sweet..I served slivers..as there were 2 other desserts..
If you are looking for a lo cal..low fat dessert for your TG..don't make this;)

PS..one box of cookies has ap 21 cookies..buy 2..because you may need extra crumbs and to add the whole cookies on top.

We had a wonderful turkey dinner with all the trimmings at Mylène and Alain's home..everyone came..
2 great apps..and a rich creamy delicious soup..
the boys regaled us with their fitness prowesses:)

How they could do push ups and sit ups and trampoline..was beyond me;)
They're adorable these boys..♥ look at the light in their sweet eyes:) Happy kids.
I hope they always love being with us until they are 80.

Today,earlier, we went for a walk in the woods,just Oli..his mommy..and their two dogs..it was overcast..but quiet and lovely.
nana loves those walks..I love walking to get to the paths..the pretty homes..their gardens..the tire swing..the eye for detail in front of certain homes..the fading fall gardens..
but mostly the walk in the woods w/ the leaves..and the silence..

They are getting so big!It means time is going by ..C'est la vie..I can't give up my phone package..I don't use it at all..so a bigger investment would be silly.Jacques doesn't even have one..I better not lose mine;)

I love this post. I did not know it was your Thanksgiving there, but it sounds wonderful. Those boys are growing and so precious. You'll have to frame that picture and keep it close. Spun sugar? How brave you are to attempt it. I've seen it done, but what a mess I would make with that. The cheesecake picture should be in a cookbook - it is so professional looking and I don't think I've ever had a bad cheesecake. Fall is finally coming here at the farm, though it has been very warm so far. Makes me wonder what is causing the leaves to turn.

Guess what?The first soun sugar I made Friday..I had to throw the pot away..burnt to a burning crisp..I used 2 old pots..second one was ok..but not the sugar..I am going to pass from now on..I made it once before..from a rolling pin..on filberts..I guess I lost my touch..I made a huge mess..They are real little dears..I never imagined boys could be so affectionate.Busy..but sweet too..Looking forward to seeing yours soon...Penny Lane must have changed so much!

Such precious times, a lovely dessert cake for your thanks giving celebration, lovely photos of your beautiful grandsons. Stick with your old mobile phone Monique, I was made to feel like an old ' fuddy duddy' as my son called me & went along with their advice ( i won't listen next time ) during the summer we were at last able to get fast speed internet so while we were in the shop changing our internet server I foolishly listen to the sales person ( never again) and now I have a Smart-phone which I need to take a degree before I can use the dammed thing, and to top it all we still don't get a signal where we live, for mobile phones One of my grandsons suggested., I could if I climbed onto the roof and stood on one leg,.. so even if I did know how to use it I can't and now I don't even have my old mobile, as I gave that to the sales assistant who told me they get re-cycled to send to the 3rd world countries where-ever they might be . So hold on tight to your antique mobile. I wish I still had mine. Hope I never have an emergency situation. Mr France does have an antique mobile but it would probably need charging if he can find it !!!

Oh that would be me!I would regret my roundish flip antique..Standing on the roof on one leg)

Barbara that cracked me up:)Poor you.. I have made worse decisions in my life though..I hope you familiarize yourself with it..all our adult children have smart phones.. let alone when Caroline asks me to text her husband back when we are in the car..he knows it's me..TYPOS..hysterical.

Just when I thought you couldn't make a more beautiful cake than the ones in the past, you really outdid yourself this time. Your cheesecake is a work of art. I guess it just happened to be the way everything was arranged on my screen today, but right across from the picture of those adorable boys is your picture. I realized for the first time how much they resemble their Nana.Sam

Oh I just looked..and that warmed my heart..no one ever says any of them look like me..The littlest..Oli..has my father's family looks more than anyone..Noah is such ..a perfect blend of his mom and dad..but they look alike;)Max and Lucas.. a bit of their parents each one..

I got a smart phone almost two year's ago. So far, all it does is connect! But, I'm going to learn all about it while I'm still smart enough to!!Happy Thanksgiving! Hope you are enjoying turkey sandwiches now. Darling photos of the boys.

Haha, I only just recently got a smart phone, but all I really do is do the basics on it, so I'm not even sure what use it is. Although maybe to take gorgeous pictures like that ;)This cheesecake looks amazing! I'm celebrating Thanksgiving today, and I am a little daunted about making turkey for the first time ever...

Looks like you had a wonderful thanksgiving. The cheesecake is beautiful. I bet it was rich, you were smart to do small pieces. The photo of the boys is a keeper! They are growing up, no more babies. But it is a fun stage.

What glorious pictures! The cheesecake sounds delicious and so photogenic dressed in maple leaves. They are the perfect cake topper for autumn and a Canadian Thanksgiving. The photo of the boys is priceless! Such sweet, happy faces. Looking at them must make your heart swell. I just added Retrica to my phone and can't wait to try it ;) I love how we learn the best things about technology from our kids! Thank you, Monique and Oli's Mom! ♥ I think you would love a smart phone!

You almost had me convinced last year w/ the hone.. but the packages are $$$$ for fotos:)

Retrica.. you can't take a bad pic! Except of me.:(Have fun w/ all the filters..Caroline's Olympus ..their latest one does that too..my mini Ipad has Retrica,but it's not ofen on me..I should carry it around more;)Yes these sugary desserts are typical CDN TG fare..

Happy Thanksgiving, Monique! The boys are so handsome and getting so big! I agree with my friend Susan above, you would love an iphone! I save a lot using the coupons you can access from Snip Snap, etc. Plus I love tracking how much I walk everyday just by keeping it in my pocket!

Love maple so much, I'm anxious to make this...perhaps for our Thanksgiving. Gorgeous photos...so cute of the boys.Not much fall around here yet, although temps are no longer in the 90's....now the high 80's. A relief, believe me.

It is so much fun to see the boys grow up! Sounds as though they provided "athletic" entertainment....I am thinking that anything on the trampoline would be a challenge these days. I have been a fan of maple always! This is definitely my answer to Thanksgiving dessert!

What handsome boys Monique! They look so happy and content. It sounds as if you had a lovely Thanksgiving from beginning to end. Like you I am a dinosaur with the phone. Mine is archaic and I can't even find it half the time. I only use it to text Todd if we are apart and I need something. Your cheesecake looks fabulous. I have not had a Maple Leaf Cookie in years. I always loved them. No such thing over here. They have always been my father's favourites also. I can imagine how lovely the cheese cake must have been with those in the crust and then on top. wowsa!! All of your photos are gorgeous as always! You have such an amazing talent and perfect eye for these things. Love all that you share! xoxo

It was really nice..as you know our family is our social life..they have their own busy social lives..but at this point..they are ours..so I always leave knowing there's no one I would rather be with..J too.Too many years maybe of seeing many people..funnily enough..my brother is the same way!Marie..I think your strides in the efforts you are making for your condition are exemplary!

HI Monique!What a beautiful post...those boys are all models!! SO good looking...must have great genes,eh?That cake sounds unbelievable...I need you to come and bake me one!! hahaha!Looks and sounds like you had a glorious long weekend...and even got some time out in the gorgeous weather...Love visiting here...your blog is soooo lovely!♥️We enjoyed a very nice day here on Sunday...bike ride to the park, with new "Thomas" rain boots!Such a blessing...Enjoy your week..Cheers!Linda :o)

Happy Belated Thanksgiving! How did you get the black background in that gorgeous photo! I will be in Québec in 2 weeks, am going this time with 3 members of my French book group! All French All the Time! (not really, but we do hope for some immersion experiences...) Yes, adorable boys!!

Hello Monique, how are you? I am looking forward to your thanksgiving dishes and bakes. Also can not wait to see what are you planning to bake for this Christmas. I am thinking to make many different Russian ginger cookies-)) Love to visit your blog again.

Your young men are so handsome, Monique. It's shocking to see how fast they grow. My middle grandson is now as tall as I am. We are big cheesecake fans. I've never made a maple flavored one and the leaf cookies are such a pretty decoration. A turkey dinner sounds so delicious. I always look forward to ours.

I saw Madonna made your cake that I made too:) It was soo good..The Hazelnut one..Oh I know those boys will tower over me..and their moms..and one dad..But one dad is very tall he may be hard to beat.:)I love turkey..and it's so nice that they do it..it seems now..every year..we all have a turn now ..I think..Christmas eve..Caro..morning/brunch..here..M's bday here..C'sand my bdays and M's..TG at M's..it all fell into place..we may switch it up again..but for now this works beautifully..there is much more to do at their homes for the boys..usually Father's Day is here..Mother's Day..we 3 girls go out now;)

It sounds like you had a lovely Thanksgiving. Of course, like myself, I know you appreciate any time spent with family. And what a good looking group of young men you have there!That cake looks like autumn perfection - the perfect ending to a special holiday dinner.And yes, Monique, you can most definitely hear fall. xo

The boys will always remember your special day together. Your photos will be a keepsake forever!! As usual I want to make everything you make!! The maple cheesecake looks so pretty with the leaf cookies.Hugs,Jody